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The Number 4 Squadron known as 'Oorials' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) based at Air Force Station Uttarlai (Barmer), Rajasthan is converting from the MiG-21 to..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2023

The Indian Air Force is set to get 100 new Tejas fighter jets in an effort to phase out the aging MiG 21 fighter jets, which have also been dubbed as flying..
Credit: DNA - Published on September 18, 2023

The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the ‘Defender of the North’ has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base
Credit: Zee News - Published on August 12, 2023

Having been in service for over 5 decades, MiG-21s were the mainstay in IAF's combat fleet for a long period of time.
Credit: DNA - Published on May 21, 2023

The IAF has grounded its entire fleet of around 60 old MiG-21 'Bison' fighters for comprehensive engine and other technical checks after one of the single-engine..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2023

There are only three MiG-21 squadrons operating in the IAF and all of them are going to be phased out by the early part of 2025, said the Indian Air Force. 
Credit: Zee News - Published on May 20, 2023

IAF has grounded the entire fleet of MiG-21s after the deadly crash erupted in Rajasthan on May 8.
Credit: DNA - Published on May 20, 2023

Just as the armed forces grapple with the fourth major accident of the relatively new indigenous ‘Dhruv’ advanced light helicopters (ALH) in six months, yet..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2023

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the IAF on a training sortie Monday morning burst into flames midair and crashed into a village home in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2023

A MiG-21 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has crashed near Hanumargarh in Rajasthan. Fortunately, the pilot is safe, but death of two civilians is reported by..
Credit: Zee News - Published on May 8, 2023

A MiG-21 aircraft crashed in Rajasthan on Monday (May 8).
Credit: DNA - Published on May 8, 2023

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan on Monday morning. At two civilian casualties have been reported in the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2023

The first-ever air combat exercise between India and Japan this month will register another first. Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi will soar high on her..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2023

A Croatian MiG-21 military jet crashed during a training flight Tuesday, the country's Ministry of Defence said.
Credit: Zee News - Published on December 6, 2022

At present, the Indian Air Force uses the updated version of MiG 21, MiG 21 Bison. All MiG-21 aircraft will be retired from IAF by 2025.
Credit: DNA - Published on September 21, 2022

IAF will be retiring a squadron of its MiG 21 fighter jets, which have been dubbed "flying coffins" due to frequent accidents.
Credit: DNA - Published on September 20, 2022

Indian Air Force: MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' is one of IAF's four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets.
Credit: DNA - Published on September 19, 2022

While India should have retired MiG-21 long ago, the IAF has its own reasons for flying the MiG-21 fighter jets and we try to decode reasons why IAF is still..
Credit: Zee News - Published on September 19, 2022

In a recent MiG 21 aircraft crash, two pilots of the Indian Air Force died in Rajasthan, adding to the hundreds of deaths caused by the killer jets.
Credit: DNA - Published on July 31, 2022

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer on Thursday night (July 28), killing the two pilots aboard the fighter..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2022

In today’s DNA, Zee News’ Rohit Ranjan analysed the dangers of flying these aging MiG-21 fighter aircraft which have been involved in various accidents in..
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 29, 2022

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MIG-21 Crashes: The 51 Squadron is famous for thwarting Pakistan`s air strike on India on February 27, 2019 and shooting down an F-16 by an aircraft flown by..
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 29, 2022

This is not the first crash involving the MiG-21 fighter jets and it is often called ‘Flying Coffin’ and ‘Widow Maker’ for the sheer number of crashes it..
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 29, 2022

After the MiG-21 crash that took place in Rajasthan, the Indian Air Force has announced to phase out the entire fleet of Russian combat aircraft by the year..
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 29, 2022

Amid recent crashes involving its vintage Russian combat aircraft fleet, the Indian Air Force decided to retire one more squadron of the MiG-21 B
Credit: DNA - Published on July 29, 2022

The accident once again put the spotlight on the IAF's ageing fleet of Soviet-origin Mig-21 aircraft which were involved in around 200 accidents since their..
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 29, 2022

The IAF said the aircraft was on a sortie from Utarlai air base and the accident took place at around 9:10 pm in which both pilots lost their lives.
Credit: DNA - Published on July 29, 2022

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The Indian Air Force's MiG-21 has crashed in Bhimda village in Baytoo of Barmer District of Rajasthan.
Credit: Zee News - Published on July 28, 2022

Indian Air Force's MiG-21 crashed in the Barmer district of Rajasthan.
Credit: DNA - Published on July 28, 2022

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2022

*Bangalore Watch Company™*, an Indian luxury watch brand has launched a limited edition watch collection celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the 1971 Indian Air..
Credit: NewsVoir - Published on April 27, 2022

The debut of *Checks & Balances* has been announced by Governance Now, a platform for public policy and governance analysis from the Sri Adhikari Brothers..
Credit: NewsVoir - Published on March 23, 2022

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A MiG-21 plane of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Friday night during a training sortie. The plane crashed in the Desert National Park..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2021

Police, fire brigade and the administration has reached the spot and recovered the body of the pilot. 
Credit: Zee News - Published on December 24, 2021

Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari will take charge as Chief of Air Staff on September 30, after the incumbent, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria retires, the defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on September 24, 2021

Credit: newKerala.com - Published on August 25, 2021

Credit: newKerala.com - Published on August 25, 2021

The IAF plane came crashing down near Matasar Bhoortiya village, leaving the impact spot and the area around it devastated.
Credit: DNA - Published on August 25, 2021

  Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-21 fighter aircraft on Wednesday (August 25) crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district during a training sortie, however, the..
Credit: Zee News - Published on August 25, 2021

Credit: Indian Express - Published on August 25, 2021

  Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-21 fighter aircraft on Wednesday (August 25) crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district during a training sortie, however, the..
Credit: Zee News - Published on August 25, 2021

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on August 25, 2021

Satendra Choudhary, a farmer in his late 50s, wore his son’s T-shirt on Friday morning as he received friends and relatives who had come to his Meerut house to..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 22, 2021

The fighting ability of the MiG series is still intact and it is unmatchable, but the record of this aircraft is not very good in terms of safety.
Credit: DNA - Published on May 22, 2021

Credit: Indian Express - Published on May 21, 2021

The MiG-21 crashed at Langiana Khurd village of Baghapurana in Moga. The cause of the accident and the damages are yet to be known.
Credit: DNA - Published on May 21, 2021

Credit: Indian Express - Published on May 21, 2021

Credit: newKerala.com - Published on May 21, 2021

Credit: Indian Express - Published on May 21, 2021

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on May 21, 2021

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident involving a Bison aircraft of IAF in the western sector.
Credit: Zee News - Published on May 21, 2021

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed on Friday (May 21) near Moga in Punjab late last night.
Credit: Zee News - Published on May 21, 2021

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